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Crowning Canada's worst commute
Are you stuck in traffic everyday and thinking your commute is the absolute worst? Maybe it is. Marketplace has crunched the data and has the definitive answer of Canada’s top 10-worst commutes. Source link
'Deep burial' for ostriches at B.C. landfill as CFIA completes cull and disposal work
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it has completed its “active operations” at the British Columbia ostrich farm where its flock was culled by professional marksmen following an outbreak of avian flu. A statement from the agency says the carcasses of 314 ostriches as well as eggs and other material were disposed of through “deep […]
Israel says Hamas has returned remains of hostage Meny Godard
Israel said Thursday that militants have handed over the body of one of the last four remaining hostages taken during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that launched the war in Gaza. Source link
Tuberculosis outbreak declared in Edmonton’s inner city: Alberta health officials
Provincial health officials have declared an outbreak of tuberculosis in Edmonton’s core, after lab tests confirmed two inner-city residents had the same strain of the infectious disease. Source link
Disability pension changes won’t impact veterans: Finance minister
The federal government states that its changes to disability pension for service members will not result in veterans receiving less money. The change will only apply to RCMP members, according to the government. Source link
B.C. man survives BASE jumping crash into mountain that led to hours-long high-altitude rescue
Squamish Search and Rescue found Zachery Mayne hanging onto a small outcropping of rock to stop himself from plummeting more than 450 metres to the ground. Source link
Ontario to spend $210M on non-speed camera road safety measures following ban
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is earmarking $210 million for municipalities to implement traffic-calming measures as its ban on speed cameras is set to take effect. Source link